Phifer’s Late Equalizer Earns EKU Draw In Battle Of UAC Division Leaders

ABILENE, Texas – In a battle of United Athletic Conference division leaders, Rachel Phifer’s late equalizer helped the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer team earn a 1-1 draw at Abilene Christian on Sunday. In the 71st minute, the Wildcats threatened to put the Colonels in a hole that seemed insurmountable. Leading 1-0, Abilene Christian had a chance to double its lead after being awarded a penalty kick, but Jordan LeVasseur helped spark a late second-half comeback by denying the attempt. With the energy flipped back in the Colonels’ favor, Phifer delivered an immaculate goal after receiving a through ball from…